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Still contains Dhaval's original work- being edited
As If the proposed solution is presented before a committee of international diplomats for approval, it is imperative that the public is also apprised of the current situation. Education, in effect, is a fundamental cornerstone of implementation. The consideration of the proposal cam can be made public via news channels, the radio, magazines, etc. In doing so, people are better informed in terms of what their governments are voting on. This can spark interest in the situation and rally people for a change towards the sustainability of our oceans.
Fish are an essential part of the marine ecosystem and when they populations are overconsumeddisrupted, biodiversity and even water salinity begins to change (Zabel et al.). Businesses and individuals need to be aware of the situation and modify their habits. It is necessary to illuminate the role that every person can play in saving the world's oceans.
Our plan for education would include informing people of the negative consequences of fish consumption in hopes to reduce it, such as toxic mercury content which can be found in fish species of the oceans. Another possible approach would be to inform individuals of the advantages of becoming a vegetarian. In terms of alternatives, we would encourage aquaculture, and make fishermen aware of it as a possible job opportunity other than fishing from the oceans.
National Power
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CountriesIncentives must needbe toidentified findfor incentivescompanies to implement fish-limiting policies as they thismay willbe inevitablydetrimental hurtto their economies, at least in the immediate short term. When proposing treaties, the UN hasmust to be able to convince nations that, in the long term, this will prevent the tragedy of the commons-from happening\[i\]. More international trust can be gathered by the formation of an international body responsible for gathering scientific data and routing it to the different governments\[ii\]. This can be achieved by allowing scientific and policy representatives from different countries to work together and by allowing access and review of data by professionals from any interested country. Governments also need to be educated on the importance of saving the oceans, irrespective of immediate costs, to prevent a global oceanic catastrophe. |
Economic Issues
A decrease in food consumption is necessary if we want to save the oceans and will inevitably cause companies to suffer. To ease this crisis- or even to prevent it- government may provide subsidies encouraging the companies to fish and trade sustainable fish. Training could also be offered by government bodies and NGOs to help diversification to other fields such as marine reserves. We also need to make companies understand that fishing more and more will only cause further damage. By educating them through workshops and competitions, companies need to understand that a drastic change will only help them become more efficient and, in the long run, more competitive.
We make the difference
People need People should be encouraged to understand that there is a big problem with the ocean and that , in the end, it is their daily efforts and attitudes which will help can ultimately prevent a global disaster. The problem the international populace faces now not only concerns fish, or even the ocean, but is all about the way we have been ruining Mother Nature by recklessly overexploiting it. The most efficient methods to reach out to people are, but is not limited to: movies, news corporation advertisements, books and school programs teaching children the value of the environment. It's also about convincing people how the earth's resources are not absolute and will end up one day - in fact very soon if we don't change our habits. And we are convinced that, in fact, only day-to-day actions by every one of us are the key to the solutions. Replacing fish one week by tofu, not buying sushi just for the glamour of it, switching off the lights is what is going to save the world. And people need to understand that the future of the planet is in their hands, as much as how it is easy for them to save it.
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- Hydroponics in poor countries...?
- Used for fresh water
- Hydroponics in poor countries...?
- Have international drawing competition about 'SAVING THE OCEANS' among students. (Camlin color contest has again worked in India in creating awareness about environment problems)
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UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (1999). The World at Six Billion. http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/sixbillion/sixbillion.htm
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(can some one delete this paragraph....i rewrote it above) An important aspect of quelling demand for fish is the slowing of rapid population growth. In many developing countries, such as China, India and Indonesia this rapid growth is going to put a significantly more strain on our already threatened fisheries. Education of the public in such countries is the most ethical way of going about this, though it will be a difficult task, especially in regions where family size is determined by tradition or culture. We support the creation and extension of education campaigns to educate citizens of these questions about family planning and contraception. The exact details of such a campaign are beyond the scope of our project, but are still relevant because of their ultimate effect upon the situation of the fisheries.
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